Description

The Occupational Therapist, Registered / Licensed is primarily responsible for evaluating and administering occupational therapy as described by the standard of practice in various settings. Required to plan, establish, revise goals, contact physician at appropriate times. Perform Discharge Planning and promote Occupational Therapy through staff and community. This is a nonexempt position. The OT reports directly to the Director of Rehab Services under the Administrative Division.

Full time, 80 hours per pay period. Day Shift. 

At KSB, we are committed to transparency in our pay practices and publish the range of pay (minimum and maximum) for each position. Offered pay rates will be determined by education, experience, and equity with current team members.  Range is $29.81 to $44.72

We are looking for a therapist who loves working as part of a multidisciplinary team and with other experienced clinicians. Our current opening has a caseload of approximately 50% pediatric outpatients and 50% adult inpatient and homecare. This is a great opportunity for a new graduate or an experienced clinician, and we are willing to train the right candidate.

• Must be the graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy program.
• Must be eligible for licensure or licensed by the State of Illinois to practice O.T.
• Certified with NBCOT. Biennial CPR certification.
• AOTA membership recommended.
• Must be willing to work with patients in HHC, hospital outpatient/inpatient, contract facilities, and at satellite clinics.
• Must have dependable transportation to provide service for HHC, contracts, and satellite clinics.
• Must be able to work effectively with staff and patients.
• Must have above average customer service.
• May be required to provide services on weekends and holidays and work overtime.

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Qualifications

The following section contains standards of behavior for which all employees are responsible. Standards of behavior that are noted as Needs Improvement require an action plan for improvement.

1. Communication Uses the best method of communication for the issue at hand. Is a good communicator both orally and written. Responds in a timely manner to telephone calls, emails, etc. Does not speak unkindly in regards to coworkers or other departments. Keeps supervisor informed of situations within the department and the organization.
2. Professionalism - Consistently has a positive attitude and is upbeat and positive, greets others, smiles and makes eye contact. Shows a sense of ownership in all they do. Accepts change well and adapts to new situations. Goes beyond patient/customer expectations.
3. Customer Service Consistently provides competent care being efficient in tasks/resources. Focuses on improving results. Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to serving the customer as the most important part of the health care chain, providing prompt care and apologizing for delays.
4. Privacy /Confidentiality Has received training, knows and meets all job-relevant standards related to HIPAA and Security. Respects the privacy of patients and their families, coworkers, and KSB Hospital. Follows the policy for release of information.
5. Safety Has received training, know and meets all job relevant standards related to OSHA, Fire, Safety and Utilities, Security, Emergency Preparedness, etc. Complies with all safety policies using proper tools in order to provide a safe work environment. Wears ID Badge at all times. When lifting heavy items always use proper lifting techniques. Addresses Employee/Patient incidents promptly, identifies and mitigates risks, follows Hand Hygiene guidelines, medication reconciliation (if applicable), and ventilator use (if applicable) all in accordance with KSB policies.
6. Teamwork Works well with other members of his/her department to promote a team effort for the good of the department’s functions. Recognizes and rewards success.
7. Required In-Services all applicable required in-services have been completed for the evaluation year.